NJ - Sarah Stern, 19, Neptune City, 2 Dec 2016 *Arrests* #2

[spaz1959]

I would like to hear some thoughts on why Liam's atty doesn't want the expert from RU to testify to the tides in December?Any theories ?

 

[Niner]

Maybe cause the jurors will believe him? His experts won't make sense?

 

[spaz1959]

Perhaps.

 

[Niner]

Thursday, August 30th:
*Pretrial Motions Hearing (@ ET) - NJ - Sarah Stern (19) (Dec. 2, 2016; not found) - Liam McAtasney (19) indicted (2/2/17) with 1st degree murder, 1st degree robbery, felony murder, conspiracy to commit robbery, disturbing desecrating human remains (2nd degree), tampering with physical evidence & hindering his own apprehension. DA seeks Life.
9/18/17: Superior Court Judge Lisa P. Thornton, Monmouth County's ruled no change of venue.
3/26/18: Judge denied to suppress the videotape confession. Potential Trial date Sept. 15th.
6/18/18: Hearing on 6/18 was supposed to be LMc last chance to take a plea bargain, but… McAtasney's trial was scheduled to start on Sept. 15, but that date will likely be bumped, Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Richard English said. For one, defense attorney Carlos Diaz-Cobo took over from defense attorney Richard Moriarty in March after months of pre-trial motions had already occurred. And with the state's new speedy trial laws, other cases have deadlines that will take precedent. Next hearing 7/30.
7/30/18 Update: Def. attorney Carols Diaz-Cobo is seeking to block an expert in tides from testifying for the state at McAtasney's upcoming trial. He asked Superior Court Judge Richard W. English to hold a hearing on whether Hugh Roarty, a marine biologist at Rutgers University, can testify as an expert at McAtasney's trial for the murder of his former high school classmate. English, at a conference in the case on Monday, scheduled a hearing on the matter for Aug. 30. His accomplice Preston Taylor (19) faces up to 20 years in state prison and is subject to the No Early Release Act. He pleaded guilty to first-degree robbery, second-degree conspiracy to commit robbery, second-degree distributing or desecrating human remains, two counts of third-degree hindering apprehension and fourth-degree tampering with physical evidence. His sentencing will be adjourned until later in the year, pending McAtasney’s trial. Expected to testify at LMc's trial.

 

[Gnatcatcher]

Interesting about Preston. Just full on pleading guilty like that. Hmm.

 

[spaz1959]

Any current info on hearing today?

 

[Vedder]

I wish one of them would give up where Sarah is.

 

[spaz1959]

I always felt for the longest time that Sarah's body didn't go over the Belmar Bridge. Perhaps it was buried somewhere. I don't know, however whenever a skeletal remains are found in Jersey, for a moment I pray it's her for her family .

 

[Niner]

Just curious - would this be the correct site to search for him?

Municipal Court Case Search

I have it bookmarked as for him, but now he isn't showing up on it.... ??

 

[JerseyGirl]

Any current info on hearing today?

I don't see anything in MSM.

 

[spaz1959]

I thought Aug 30 there was a hearing scheduled to determine whether the expert from RU would be included in expert witnesses for the prosecution? Can't find anything on this.

 

[Gardener1850]

Unidentified remains found in Howell, NJ: Skeletal Remains Found Near Bridge In Howell: Police

No idea if this could be Sarah, but investigators from the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office were on the scene.

 

[Mica]

Unidentified remains found in Howell, NJ: Skeletal Remains Found Near Bridge In Howell: Police

No idea if this could be Sarah, but investigators from the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office were on the scene.

Anybody remember where the suspects buried the safe with Sarah’s money in it? Was it in the area near this bridge?

 

[Gardenista]

Anybody remember where the suspects buried the safe with Sarah’s money in it? Was it in the area near this bridge?

15 minutes away

Google Maps

 

[spaz1959]

Anybody remember where the suspects buried the safe with Sarah’s money in it? Was it in the area near this bridge?

There were two spots that Liam and Preston buried security boxes. One spot was at Sandy Hook, the Second was in Shark River Park. Always hoping Sarah's body will be found. THANK YOU all so much for posting this new update re; skeleton remains in Howell.

 

[cass523]

I thought Aug 30 there was a hearing scheduled to determine whether the expert from RU would be included in expert witnesses for the prosecution? Can't find anything on this.

He said he expects a trial date of Sept. 10.

Sarah Stern murder: Liam McAtasney trial likely to begin in September

 

[kelsie]

This whole situation infuriates me. I just don't understand why they did this. Truly don't.

 

[Mica]

Photos from scene where remains found.

Howell skeletal remains found in woods

 

[spaz1959]

This whole situation infuriates me. I just don't understand why they did this. Truly don't.

It truly is the worst thing ever. My daughter was Sarah's friend. One of their friends had to take a year break from college, she was so destraught. Thankfully, she is returning to finish her BA this fall. Still unbelievable and heartbreaking.

 

[spaz1959]

He said he expects a trial date of Sept. 10.

Sarah Stern murder: Liam McAtasney trial likely to begin in September

I do believe when Liam brought in his new Attorney ,the timeline changed. Instead of September it may be pushed further back?